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, 1887-02-18
AN INTERVIEW WITH DICKENS.


The Advice tho Great Author Gave an
Ambitious Young Newspaper Reporter.
In a musty little dressing room Just OH
the stage of st. James hall, in Buffalo,
Charles Dickens gave an ambitious young
newspaper reporter his first lesson in in
terviewing. That was more than twenty
years ago n during Mr.. Dickens last
visit to this country. The great novelist
gave two public readings In Buffalo, and
on the day after his first reading In that
city he went to Niagara Falls with n
party of friends. 1t was to obtain his
impressions" Of the falls That the am
bilious young reporter sought Mr.. Dick
ems n few minutes before the raising of the
curtain on his second nights entertain
mcnt. AS luck would have It the dis
tinguished author was alone in the dress
ing room. He was sitting at n rude pine
table reading a newspaper by the light OF
a sputtering candle.
what is it, young manHp he said,
somewhat gruffly, as soon as he became
aware of the reporters presence.
Il am n reporter for The Buffalo Ex-
press" said the intruder, with forced
calmness.
Eyes, yesl well, what is it9'' exclaimed
Mr.. Dickens, in n tone SO freezing that
the reporter shivered and ~instinctively
turned toward the door in expectation of
an admonition to sect outr'
well, what do you WANT" repeated
The great Boz.
"Wh-wh-what do you think of niagara
FallsS'' stammered the reporter.
"None of your - began the famous
novelist with rising asperity.
81 beg your pardon, excuse me; 1
thought nervously INTERCEPTED the re
porter, as he edged toward the door.
"Wait a moment. Come herer' Mr..
Dickens demeanor and tone had changed
completely. The reporter looked up in
surprise. The expression of annoyance In
the face OF the novelist had given way to
one of amused interest 80 you were
sent to interview me, were your" said he
pleasantly. "Wel, 1 hope you will ex-
cuse my candor in saying that your paper
could not have sent a person less likely to
succeed, even If / were willing to be inter
viewed, which / am not My young
friend let me give you . word of advice.
When you want 10 interview a man don't
act as II you were afraid of him, and don't
throw a net at hin rs though you were
seeking a fish In invisible depths. No
man whose opinions are worth publishing
will respond to a wholesale invitation to
unbosom himself. Don't ask weak or
frivolous questionsi You must have III
intelligent plan of campaign when you go
interviewing. First of all yo- must know
just what o want to say and your
questions must be sufficiently incisive to
awaken the interest of the person to
whom they are addressed Once you get
n man interested in a subject 1t will re
quire only II little ingenuity to keep him
talking. After what 1 have seen to-day l
cannot help feeling an interest in Niagara
Falls, but II you will excuse me for saving
SO, you lack the ingenuity to set me talk
ing on the subject. / wish you well, how
ever. Good night"
Mr.. Dickens impressions of Niagara
Falls were not printed In any Buffalo
newspaper the next day, but his pithy re
marks on the subject of interviewing were
printed On the tablets Of that young re-
porter's memory-in red ink, rs it were
New York Times.
, 1887-02-18
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, 1887-02-18

What a truly beautiful world We live in
Nature gives us grandeur OF mountains,
glens and oceans, and thousands OF means
of enjoyment. We can desire no better
when in perfect health; but how often do
the majority of people feel like giving it
up disheartened, discouraged aud worn
out with disease, when there is no occa-
sion for this feeling, as every sufferer can
easily obtain satisfactory proof, that
Grecn's august FIoper will make them
free from disease. as when born. Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint arc the direct
causcs Of 10 per cent OF such me'adiesns
Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick hadsfhe,
Costiyeness, Nervous Prostrati. n, Nzzi-
ness of the Head. Palpitation of the
Heart, and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses OF august Floicer will prove
its wonderful effect. Sample bottles, ten
Tr- it,
, 1887-02-18

One of the most successful 'fakesn even
worked in the artistic line was by n Young
fittsburg engraver in Chicago. He was
but Of money. and Cut of work. 1t was
! several years ago, just at the beginning
OF the decorative art craze. One day he
was passing n shell store with a friend
when nm idea struck him. He was con
siderable OF an artist as well as an Ell.
graver. He went in and proposed to the
proprietor to take some of the shells and
paint a little landscape in each and sell
them for mantel ornaments.
The shrewd old proprietor said that the
thing would catch the popular fancy and
finally arranged to pay 81 n piece f0I
painting them. They took n dozen of the
shells home and the pictures suited the
old man. The shell paintings had n great
sale, and in the mex three months the
artists made a little over 81, 200, and
didn't work very hard either. At the end
of that period competition cut the price in
half again and they went out of the bust
ness, but 1t was a great snap for tn,
amateurs while it lasted.-Pittsburg Dis
match.
, 1887-02-18

Nervous Debility. Seminal Weakness,
Exhausted Vitality, Lost Manhood, and
all the terrible effects Of self tabuse and
excuses in maturer years, such as noe
turnal emissions, loss of memory, dimness
Of vision, aversion to society, the vital
fluid passing unobserved in the urine and
other symptoms that lead to insanity and
death. Yang and Middle Aged Men
suffering from the above should consult us
at once. Cure guaranteed IN all such
cases. CONSULTATTON FREE.
Chemical analysis, including thorough
MICROSCOPE, examinations of the urine, S..
An honest opinion given in all cases. We
furnish The Great English Remedy, Sir
Asacy (ooper's Vital Restorative, at 81 a
bottle. or four times the quantity $40
-AMPLE hottie FREE
10 anyone stating symptoms. sex and age.
Address English Medical Dispensaru, No.
II kearny 81, San Francesca, Gaia.
, 1887-02-18

The 800 active building societies OF
Philadelphia are carrying mortgages on
real estate TO the amount OF $50, 0OO, 900.
These mortgages are being paid of in
monthly sums, ranging from 50 to 800
monthly. Three-fourths of these mort
cages are IN small houses, worth from
$500 to $4,000, and the occupants, instead
OF paying rent are paying of the mort
cages, and win eventually own their
houses at a cost but little more than they
would have paid for rent.-New orleans
Wines Democrat.
, 1887-02-18
address hegisferod Letters 10.
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
ACHIuD'S SKIN
Ears and ScalD Covered with Ecze-
matous Scabs and Sores
Cured by C%uticura.

Any little son, aged S years, has been
M afflicted with eczema OF the scalp,
and at times n great portion Of the body,
ever since he was , years old. 1t began in
his ears and extended to his scalp. which
-b=ees1 cslsret s;t4-ssabs and sores and
from which a sticky hud-pourcd Out,
causing intense itching and distress and
leaving his hair matted and ~llieless.
Underneath these scabs the skin was raw
like a piece of beefstcak. Gradually the
hair came ont and was destroyed until but
a snail patch was left at the back of the
head. My friends in Peabody know how
my little boy has suffered. At nigh: he
would scratch his head until his pillow was
covered with blood. | used to tie his
hands behind him and in many way tried
to prevent his scratching, but It was no
~se. he would scratch. | took him 10 the
) hospital and to the best physicians in Pea
body without SUCCESS. About this time
some friends who had been cured by the
Cuticura Remedies prevailed upon me to
try them. began to use them on the
18th If January last. In seven months
every particle of the disease was removed.
Not a spot or scab remains on his scalp to
tell the story of his suffering. His hair
has returned and is thick aud strong. and
his scalp as sweet and clean as any child's
in the world. | cannot say enough to
express rsy gratitude for this wonderful
cure by the Cuticura Remedies and wish
all similarly afflicted to know that my
statement is true and without exaegera-
ton. CHARLES MChAl,
Oct. G., 1875. Peabody, Mass.
l have seen Mr.. Mckay boy when
badly affected with the eczema. He was
a pitiful sight to look ut. know that he
has tried our best physicians and did all a
father could do for a suffering child, but
availed nothing. | know that the state
ments he has made you as regards the
curing of his boy by your C%uticura Rene
dies are tnfe in every particular.
WILLIAM J. MCCARTHY,
80 Foster street, Peabody, Mass.
Sold everywhere. Price; Cuticura, soc;
Cuiicur4 Soap. 25c; Cuticura Resolvent,
81. Prepared by the Potter Drug and
Chemical Co.. Boston Mass.
Sssd fer ."How ~ Cure skin Diseases"
oLMPLES, blackjack, skin blemishes,
J and baby humors cured by Cuticura
Soap.
, 1887-02-18

Scarlatina poison can be carried hun
dre7ls of miles without the personal con-
TACT of individuals. 1t retains its vitality
for months and even years. but can le
DESTROYED by intense heat, especially
loiling or steam. plenty Of fresh air and
by chlorine. sulphurous acid. etc. Dog
and horses have the disease, and it prob
ably can bc communicated by them to
mai. The individual either inhales the
poison or swallows it.-Dr. j. NJ. keat.
ing in %lhihyhood.
, 1887-02-18

The depreciation in the value of Eng
lish lam is witnessed by one or two state
ments published last week. We are, in
the first place, told that within a radius
Of twelve miles around Louth, in Lincoln
shire, there are now %, 400 acres OF lane
without tenants. In the same shire the
largest farm In England has been thrown
ON the owners hands. 1t is 2,700 acres
in extent and the tenant paid 81 per acre.
This year II reduction of so per cent. was
made tn him, but finding, although an
experienced and energetic farmer, that
even nj this reduction h cohld not make
tso ends meet, he has thSown up his
lrm-Ion1on Court j, urnhl.
, 1887-02-18

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes: MY wife has been almost
helpless for five years, 50 helpless that she
could not turn over in bed alone. She
used two bottles Of Electric Bitters, and is
SO much improved that she is able now to
do her own work" Electric Bitten will
do all that is claimed for them. Hun
dreds of testimonials attest their great en-
-rat.ye powers. Only fifty cents a bottle
at W. N. Hunts
, 1887-02-18

In the last number of The Tydschrift a
DIARY of n Boer in the Kaflr commando
Is published. We extract two consecutive
entries: Sunday, Feb. %. No Kanrs in
sight. Held divine service. Prayer meet
ing at night-a blessed time. Monday,
Feb. "a. Saw Kaiirs Oh the hills. Com
mnndo went out and shot thirty-four, be-
sides a number that got away wounded.
Thanksgiving service in the evening on
return to camp. Sang psalm 1O7, and
went ON sentry. Shot w Kafirs. Pail
Nall Gazette.
, 1887-02-18

Is continually going on in the human sys-
tenn The demon OF impure blood strives
to gain victory over the constitution. to
ruin health, to drag victims to the grave.
A good reliable medicine like Hoods Sar-
saparilla is the weapon with which to de.
fend ones sell, drive the desperate enemy
from the field and restore peace and bodily
health for many years Try this peculiar
medicine.
, 1887-02-18

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever,
sores, letter. chapped hands. chilblains,
corns and all skin ~eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. II is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by W. N. Hunt.
, 1887-02-18

WA and reliable Medicines are the best
~ to depend upon. Acker's Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for all I'm
puritics oftheBlood. lnevery form Of Scrof-
ulous. syphilitic or Mercurial diseases. It Is
invaluable. For Rheumatism. has no equal.
Pearse x McGill, Druggists.
, 1887-02-18

If Nou want to make a fortune YOU
mart proluc. something that appeals 10
i,ls million. uot To the m%illionaires. -
Jacksonville Times. Union.
, 1887-02-18

Those who want pure Lake Mahpah-
lutah ice. should send their order to Slo.s
T. Co., or call at MAuss' bakery. Sven
teenth street.
, 1887-02-18

Tue iaan who is good natured all day
d. i.u.. 10. the race than he who Was
battle Petersburg Index-Appeal.
, 1887-02-18
Great Victory
A Terrible Case of scrofula
Cured by
Hoods ~SarsapariIla

I'm the winter of 1879 / was attacked with
Scrofula in one of the most aggravating forms.
At one time / had no less than thirteen large
assesses over and around my neck and throat,
continually eIuding an offensive mass OF
bloody matter disgusting TO behold, and
almost intolerable to endure. 1t is impossible
to fully describe my sufIerings. as the case
was complicated with Chronic Catarrh. After
three years of misery, having been treated by
three physicians, 1 was worse than ever.
Finally, on the recommendation OF ". j.
Huntley, druggist, Of Lockport, 1 was induced
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. And now, after
having taken twelve bottles, within the last
twelve months, the scrofulous eruptions have
entirely ceased, and the assesses have all
disappeared, except the unsightly scars, which
are daily becoming smaller by degrees, and
beautifully less 1 do not know what 1t may
have done for others. but l do know that in
my case, Hoods S~arsaparilla has proved an
my. gratitude l send these facts unsolicited,
and I am ready to verify the authenticity OF
this cure. by personal correspondence with
any one who doubts it, A. Rob-
ERrs, East Wilson, N. Y.
This statement is confirmed by W. J. Hunt
ley, druggist, OF Lockport, N. Y, who calls the
cure a great rictory for Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Send for book giving statements ofmany cures.
Hoods ~SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for IS. Made
only by G. !. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
, 1887-02-18

Mining Location notices at Leraer Office.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01
A Now Departure.

Mr.. John P. Regan, who has been en-
gagged as travelling 80 lesman for the
house Of Oliver Peirce for some time
has accepted sim liar position with the
H. X. Hooker Company, nurserynen OF
Rochester, N. Y. Mr.. RsRsn will travel
in the State of Delaware and on the
Eastern Shore OF Maryland leaving
b sre soms time this week. During his
stay with Mr.. Peirce he has acquired q
large number of friends who will mtse
him very much, and who will ever hold
him In the gree test respect in their
memory. Mr.. Regan Is . salesman ol
II cd repute. and in him we feel that the
Hooker Company Will have obtained
one of the best sa.e,men on the road
This firm is the largest nursery house in
thi, country, doing a business of from
3 ,UO, GOO to $500. 1000 year. Mr.
Regan will be oo cupied In going around
biodipg his frisnds au revoir to day ant
tomorrow. We wish Mr.. Regan suo
cess iE his ne " DOS ition.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01

o. PrAIN JOHN ERICSSON, Of The
little Monitor fame, celebratsd his Ath
birthday Ia New York yesterday. He
IL . perfectly preserved specimen Of
humanity. He never takes day Ell
for pleasure. but plods away In his ms
chIne shop - industriously and regu-
lsrly % II there were scores OF years
vet In store for him. He never uses
tobacco, drinks no Intoxicating liquors,
10 very particular In his diet, gets mp 81
Il O'Clock In the morning, never retire'
until midnigh and for two hours be-
fore going to bed practices with th'
dumD.bells. The government owe'
Captain Erlosson . debt Of gratitude
for his timely invep tlon Of the Monitor
which stopped the rebel ram Merrima
In her mad career, turned the tide o
the rebellion and changed the mode o
naval warfare. May he live many
years longer. will be the wish OF peo
ole indeb led to Ericsson and his Yam
kee cheese. box.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01

A MOST extraordinary desire seems
to have been developed by the Presi.
dent to visit various sections In the
South and West in answ wer to requests
Of special deputations sent from those
places. The people OF vicksburg, Mem
phis, Kansas City and Nebraska have
manifested great desire to see tht
Chief Magistrate. There Is q lurking
suspicion that all these fast-cro Wdine
invitations are the result OF . well-lAit
political scheme. whose realization viii
come along . year hence. Even Pres!
dents have been known 10 indulge IL
such political games, and nothing II
the presen. iucombeuts career Is known
that leads us to believe that he diff ,r
from others.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01

WHEN MEN like Anthony M. Hlg.
gins reach the age Of 7S and lie down
aud die, there Is really no ground left
for mourning, rs his measure OF years
has been we'll and usefully filled, and
like ripe shock OF corn he has been
gathered into his m aster's garner. Yet
the community misses such = man, 81
ciety misses him, sll miss him. In the
current OF life he has been . strong
swimmer, and reached the source where
the waters are pure and limpid while
thousands who started In the race when
he did. sunk long before beneath the
gurgling waves. Anthony M. Higgins
was q strong man in egery sense, one
that made his Influence felt wherever
he threw 1t, one that made the world
know he lived in 1t, and was not to be
passed by unnoticed, and what Is bet
ter he was one always on the right side
OF the leading questions Of the day, thA
when properly interpreted and appliet
lifted everything around him up to
higher plane Of life, Bat few men liv
longer and do more good In the worl'
than Anthony M. Higgins, whose re
mains will be returned to thslr mothe
earth to-day.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01
Report of the Reglstrar.

During the week ending at noon yes
terday there were 20 births, 2 marriages
and 2S deaths reported to Registrar Lee
"a having occurred In this city against
IL deaths for the corresponding week Of
last year. Causes OF death: Cholera
irfantum, s. meningitis, s; convulsions
consumption, marasmus, 2 each; az
phyxia, bronchial catarrh, cyanosis
car ,inoma, dropsy, heart disease, by
drocephalus, IL II animation of the bow
eie, impaired nutrition, paralysis, pre-
mature birth, each. Ages Of the de
ceased: Under ] year, 16; from / to 9
S.; frotn to 10, Q; from 20 to 80, l from
80 to 40, /; from so to 70, 1; from 70 I,
go, 2.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01
Il, RReIsTK2's OYYICn,
Nzw CASTLE COUNTY, DhI.,


Upon the application Of WILLIAM Il
UALDWkLL, Executor OF James barnes
iato OF Wilmington Hd., in said county,
deceased, 1t is ordered and directed by tne
Register that the Executor aforesaid give
notice Of granting of letters Testamen'
tary upon the estate OF the 90
eased, with the date Of granting tneleoi,
by cnusing advertisements to DO posteo
within forty days from the date Q,
such letters in SIX Of the most public plsoent
Of tho county Of New CASTLE, requiring 81
persons having demands against the esIste
10 present the same, or abide Dy en ACT ol
Assembly In grch case made and PROVIDED
and also cause the samo to DO insetteo
within the same peried In tho Dsli}
RxruBLloAr. q uewspaper published IN VII
mington, DOL, and 10 DO continued thefeil
three weeks 70 d).
49, Given undor the hand snd seq
L,s. }ofOtice Of tho REGISTER aforesai1
|(Sat Wilmington, in rev Css.l'
County aforesaid, the dag and year nooV'
xrit,en. JOHN X. BRADFORD,
Register.
HorIca.-Ali persons having claims agains
tho estate Of the deceased must present w
.aue, duly Gttested to the Executor
N or De!e-s July 9th, lsse,
tb.de tho Act OF Assembly IA such case inso
WILL NJ II. CALDWELL, Executor.
Address, Wilmington, Del. E''S"-eou
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01

IT IS with sincere regret that the an
uounoement OF the suspension Of the
James & Webb Printing and Station
cry Company is received BY the busi-
ness public. 1t 10 oreditAble to Mr. K.
F. james, the general manager Of the
90 om pany, that the suspension was en-
tirely voluntary upon his part He saw
that, owing to the active composition oil
amateur printers, the company was
making NO headway, and rather than
run farther In debt he chose to suspend
until the stock holders held meeting
and determined what WAS best to be
done. We hope that arrangements VII
be made by which the company will De
enabled to resume active and remunsra
tive operations.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01
Before the Squire.

Last Saturday evening Martha Bur.
ton was arraign ID before Squire Berto.
lette, charged by Lemuel N. Watson
with committing q breach Of the peace.
The evidence was very contradictory
and the onse was dism issed.
Lizzie Rogers was charged with a
similar offense by Sarah Black. Both
these parties are colored, and belong in
Christiana Hundred. The case wa,
somewhat oomplioaed, as each charged
the other with being in the wrong, bu
after bearing the evidence the Squir,
adi udged Lizzie guilty, and held her II
SlO0 bail to keep the peace.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01
ExCuraIOn. .

Gouley's excursion to New York,
Brooklyn aud Coney Island mex
Thursday, August a. First section to
leave the P, W. & B. station at 8. 90.
the las; one at $50 sharp. No chan gt
CT cars seats all numbered Tickets
for sale at 8 NJ. Baypaid's, Fifth and
Market,A B. Jonet' Market near Filth,
Rumford's hat store, Market above
Fourth, Porter & Co, Market above
fou'th. For particulare read edver.
li3ement.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01
Meeting OF the Chandler Family.

The committee of arrangements Of the
Ohsnd ler family held meeting last
Saturday afternoon, in the reception
room Of the Clayton Houee, for the pur
pose Of perfecting the arrangements fol
celebrating the bi.centenuial Of the
OhAnd er's landing In Pennsy lvania.
Among those present were: DR.. Swithin
Chandler OF Faulkland: Jos. Chandler
Kennett Square; DR.. Joseph h. Chan
dler, Oentreville. Md Jesse Chandler
Chandler, Philsdelphia; Charles Chan.
dler, New London, Pa; DR.. f. g.
ssortlidge, Wilmipgton; DR.. W. A.
Chandler, Philadelph Swithin q
ShoItlidRe and Iilburn Chandler,
Media; John Poulson Chandler Centre
vile; Jacob Chandler, Mt. Cubs, and
j ohm Chandler, Wilmington. The vari
Gus sub COM m it.ees reported progress
after which the meeting adj journed unit
Saturday, August 81.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01

THE STATE ELECTION In kentucky
for Governor aud . Legislature takes
place to-day, and for the arst time in a
quarter Of . oent1ry Is there q doubt OF
the result. 10 the last gubernstorial
election, which occurred In 1888, Proc.
tor Knott, the present Governor, was
elected by majority OF Al 434 in q to ;al
vote OF PAP, 1856. Bat in the Congres
sional elections last Novem Der tb,
Democratic majority was only II, 1853
Toe vote to-day will unlou BITE lily b,
the largest ever cast, and the Jesuit ma.
not be known for two or three days.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-01

July completed Its hot record yes
terday, aud su ,ceeied In making L. one
OF tie hottest ever kno wn. The daily
record OF tue REPUBLICAN off SO shows
that out OF thirty one days ten Of them
reached 80 degrees, two OF them going
mp to 9S, while last year there WAS only
one that reached over 9o At no time
In the month did the mercury run be-
low 20, while the average was s4 We
have had hotter weather In Whining
ton before, but probably never . hotter
month,